This was going to happen sooner or later, but it looks like July might be this year’s weakest month as far as horror releases go. Made up entirely of unknown indie films and a major theatrical release that has received little to no hype thus far, July really isn’t looking too good for horror. But while it’s undoubtedly a weak lineup, I wouldn’t be surprised if one of these films turns out to be a hit—before we get started with all of that, however, here’s what I watched in June:
Prevenge (review): Despite its interesting concept, Prevenge lacks meaningful characters and any real sense of direction—bloody and aimless.
Personal Shopper (review): Stewart shines in this poignant ghost story with traditional roots as it dissects the afterlife and what it means to move on amidst a terrible loss.
July 4
Awakening the Zodiac (VOD)
Director: Jonathan Wright
Cast: Shane West, Leslie Bibb, Matt Craven
The story follows a down-on-their-luck couple who discovers a serial killer’s film reels.
The Evil In Us (VOD)
Director: Jason William Lee
Cast: Debs Howard, Danny Zaporozan, Behtash Fazlali
While on a fourth of July holiday, six best friends fall victim to the insidious plan of a mysterious organization when they are unknowingly transformed into bloodthirsty cannibals.
July 14
Wish Upon (Theaters)
Director: John R. Leonetti
Cast: Sherilyn Fenn, Joey King, Elisabeth Röhm
A teenage girl discovers a box that carries magic powers and a deadly price for using them.
July 18
Lake Alice (VOD)
Director: Ben Milliken
Cast: Brando Eaton, Michael Shamus Wiles, Peter O’Brien
The family Thomas goes out to their cabin in the woods to celebrate Christimas together with their daughter and her boyfriend. But their first x-mas together may be their last.
July 21
Killing Ground (Theaters & VOD)
Director: Damien Power
Cast: Tiarnie Coupland, Aaron Pedersen, Harriet Dyer
A couples camping trip turns into a frightening ordeal when they stumble across the scene of a horrific crime.
July 25
Awaken the Shadowman (VOD)
Director: J.S. Wilson
Cast: James Zimbardi, Skyler Caleb, Jean Smart
After the mysterious disappearance of their mother, estranged brothers reunite and discover an unknown supernatural force.
July 28
It Stains the Sands Red (VOD)
Director: Colin Minihan
Cast: Brittany Allen, Juan Riedinger, Merwin Mondesir
In the throes of a zombie apocalypse, a troubled woman from Las Vegas with a dark past finds herself stranded in the desert with a lone and ravenous zombie on her tail.
Last one sounds pretty good. Also really like that title
It’s one of the funniest zombie movies!
Don’t know if I believe you. It doesn’t look like a funny movie. Nice try, spam-face!
I can at least vouch for Killing Ground. Not a bad Aussie indie. Total throwback to the Ozploitation era.
Nice! Will have to check that one out 🙂
It’s one of the funniest zombie movies!
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Hey Ryan, great to see you still doing your thing buddy. I see you’ve had a bit of a site name re-brand? You still writing for Arrow in the Head? Hope alls well here anyway.
On topic, I want to see Awakening the Zodiac mainly as the subject fascinates me but I worry it will be a waste of time direct to home video style film. And maybe Personal Shopper too if I get chance, sounds intriguing enough.
Yeah changed the name a year or two ago—still horror, just a new name. I no longer write for AITH, but all is good per usual! Glad to see you back around these parts, btw!
Yeah, definitely quite the flat affair, it was bound to happen though, as you say. Guess we will just hang in there!